April 4, 2003 – September 2, 2025 With great sorrow, we share the loss of our beloved son and brother, George Salem Abraham, at the age of 22. Services will be private at the request of his family. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Canadian. George was born to Salem […]
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Livier Cruz: ‘I’ve been able to flourish’
This Sol del Valle interview has been translated for English readers. Editor’s note: This interview has been edited for length and clarity. Livier Cruz is an artist, puppeteer and creator. Originally from Mexico City, she has lived and studied in Spain. Today, the Valley is her home and the stage where she has found the […]
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Mark Otto Hockmeyer
October 1951 – Sept. 3, 2025 Mark passed away on Sept. 3 in Pueblo West, Colorado, succumbing to various medical problems. Born in Lowell, Massachusetts to Vincent and Patricia Hockmeyer, the family moved to Andover a few years later. Mark was a standout hockey player throughout his public school years. His high school team went […]
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Steadman Philippon awarded nearly $1 million from DoD for clinical study
On Sept. 1, the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI) was awarded a $962,977 contract from the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for a year-long clinical study into improving treatments for osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. The study will focus on the use of microscopic particles in the body, known as extracellular vesicles, and be conducted […]
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Highway 6 fatalityFriends and family of 23-year-old Derrik Romero-Evans celebrated his life during a memorial in Montrose on Aug. 23. The young man was killed after being struck by a vehicle while working with a road crew on Highway 6 near Glenwood Springs on Aug. 11, according to a Sept. 11 article in the Post […]
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Local author’s playful new book, ‘Tai Chi for Kids,’ brings ease to life’s flow
For over 30 years, Cari Shurman has been sharing her love for tai chi around the world with children of all ages. The gentle, meditative forms have brought connection, mindfulness, health and well-being to those she taught. Now, the Carbondale-based author, illustrator and educator is thrilled to expand her offerings with the release of her […]
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Downvalley high schools combine forces for Basalt-based boys tennis team
Several high school sports wouldn’t even be an option for area student-athletes, were it not for a rule that allows for schools to team up if they don’t have enough numbers to support a particular program on their own. Among them for Roaring Fork and Basalt high schools, and in some cases Glenwood Springs High […]
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Dressed to the K9s celebrates party animals!
All of the party animals at TACAW appeared to have a howlin’ good time last Saturday evening during Colorado Animal Rescue’s (C.A.R.E.) annual fundraiser: Dressed to the K9s. Although the two-legged guests were treated to food, drinks, a live auction and fashion show, the real stars of the evening were the four-leggeds. Guests couldn’t keep […]
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Ernest ‘Ernie’ Gianinetti
June 13, 1934 – August 18, 2025 With deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Gianinetti, a lifelong Carbondale native who lived with heart, grit, and a deep love for the land and people around him. Born to Ben and Alphonsine Gianinetti, Ernie was shaped early by the values of hard work, loyalty […]
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WindWalkers welcomes new executive director, Ginger Opp
This past July, WindWalkers Equine Assisted Learning and Therapy Center, a nonprofit, welcomed its new executive director, Ginger Opp. Gabrielle Greeves held the position for over a decade. After what Opp described as a smooth transition, she is prepared not only to take on existing responsibilities but looks forward to expanding programming to reach more […]